L3 Social Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Terouru Huri, Elliot Moka.
In Level 3 Social Studies, the main theme is social action with students having the ability to choose contexts that interest them and build on prior learning. Students will analyse the impact of law, politics, education, employment and health on our current society. Students are required to organise and participate in a social action with a focus on policy and change.
Pre-requisites: Minimum of 12 credits in a Level 2 Social Studies, or with LOLA approval.
Approximate Credits: 20
Materials Fee: Nil
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry
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Social Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society
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Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s)
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Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s)
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Archivist, Police Officer, Historian, Barrister, Counsellor, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Trainer, Communications Professional, Community Development Worker, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Economist, Records Adviser, Human Resources Adviser, Health Promoter, Librarian,